Apedro

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1. Fired...How will I get another job?

   Apedro replied to Apedro's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Ruby Vee, I was concerned because I am a new nurse, period. I felt really bad and was scared. I did nothing criminal and I didn't put my patients in danger. One of the reasons given for my dismissal...

2. Fired...How will I get another job?

   Apedro replied to Apedro's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Thanks Esme12...I really needed those

3. Fired...How will I get another job?

   Apedro replied to Apedro's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Carrie RN, I did not check with my unemployment office, I just assumed since I was fired, I don't qualify. I don't believe I violated the nurse practice act. I was told I was being fired based on my...

4. Fired...How will I get another job?

   Apedro posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

   I graduated in May, started at an LTAC on August 25th and was fired yesterday November 14th. My license is intact but I can't get unemployment since I was fired...I need another job quick. This was my...

5. LTAC experience.....?

   Apedro replied to carnatlast's topic in Long Term Acute Care

   I am kind of disappointed so far with my LTAC. I've been working for coming on 3 months next week and I had a very informal orientation with absolutely no guidelines for the orientation. It was...

6. Respiratory Arrest Protocol?

   Apedro replied to Apedro's topic in First Year After Licensure

   Altra, yes the patient was a an insulin gtt when she was first diagnosed at the hospital, by the time she was admitted to the specialty hospital where I work she was no longer on the gtt. Thank you...

7. Respiratory Arrest Protocol?

   Apedro replied to Apedro's topic in First Year After Licensure

   As always, thank you HouTx, and yes VANurse we do not have a RR

8. Respiratory Arrest Protocol?

   Apedro posted a topic in First Year After Licensure

   I've been working about 1 month and had my experienced my first code I work nights at a specialty hospital. The patient had COPD and new onset Type 2 DM. As soon as I got on shift I was told by the...

9. Acronyms

   Apedro replied to Apedro's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

   Thanks stitcher98, I will

10. Acronyms

    Apedro replied to Apedro's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    thanks dat1nurse4u...love your pic, I used it to create a thankyou card for my preceptor

11. Acronyms

    Apedro replied to Apedro's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    One more..what does "R SC Perm" mean? I think it's right subclavian but does "Perm" mean permanent and if so what does that mean? Thanks

12. Acronyms

    Apedro posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi all :) I need some help deciphering the lingo. Referring to IV lines (types and locations), what does "R hand HL", is this a regular IV like the one placed in the ER? Does "PAC not accessed" mean...

13. Training/Supervision: What can I demand?

    Apedro replied to Apedro's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thanks meanmaryjean, :) You're right I don't want to be at odds with my employer. I suppose I should let them train me, and if at the end of the training I feel I need more time I should "request" it...

14. Training/Supervision: What can I demand?

    Apedro posted a topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Hi all, I've finally got a start date (Thursday) for my first job as an RN at a LTC facility. I've been told I will eventually be the only RN in the building on the night/weekend shift. I am under the...

15. Why do you want to work in dialysis?

    Apedro replied to Apedro's topic in Job Search, Interview, Resume

    Thank you all, especially tokebi. I have thought about it and I think I'm ready if I get a second chance.